Self leadership isn't about title or authority, it's about ownership. In this LeaderChat episode, Susan Fowler, co-author of Self Leadership, and Blanchard leadership content developer Lucy Dannewitz explore what it looks like to move from waiting for direction to taking initiative in today's workplace. They discuss why self leadership matters at every level, how people can challenge assumed constraints, and what happens when individuals bring solutions instead of just problems. From emerging leaders to experienced professionals, this conversation offers practical insight into building confidence, activating personal responsibility, and leading yourself with intention.

Leading today means delivering results while navigating constant change and still showing up for your people, and many leaders are feeling the strain. Mark Miller, co-author of The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do, shares what it looks like to lead differently in that kind of environment. Grounded in the SERVE model, he offers practical ways to create clarity, build trust, and stay focused on performance without losing sight of people. It's a grounded look at how strong leaders balance results, growth, and sustainability, for themselves and their teams.

Leadership is evolving quickly, and for many, it's arriving sooner than expected. In this LeaderChat episode, Amanda Litman, author of When We're in Charge: The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership, shares what it takes to lead in a moment where Millennials and Gen Z are stepping into greater responsibility. From navigating leadership before you feel fully ready to growing in real time, she offers perspective on what today's leaders are getting right, and where old assumptions no longer hold. The conversation also explores how to build trust, lead authentically, and balance changing expectations with the leadership principles that still stand the test of time.

In this LeaderChat episode, Jacob Morgan, author of The 8 New Laws of Employee Experience, joins the conversation to explore what it means to be a future-ready leader. As organizations invest in transformation, technology, and culture, we ask a deeper question, are leaders equipped to create the kind of employee experience that drives performance? He shares where leadership readiness falls short, why traditional approaches are no longer enough, and how leaders can build trust, stability, and human connection in a rapidly changing world. It's a practical look at how leadership behavior shapes employee experience, and what it takes to prepare leaders for what's next.

Senior leadership means living with competing demands. In this episode, Debbie Ung, President of Blanchard, shares what that looks like in practice. The conversation focuses on delivering results without losing people, staying decisive without losing empathy, and handling pressure from above without passing it down. Honest, practical, and grounded in what senior leaders face right now.

In this LeaderChat episode, Jennifer Brown, author of The Shape of Change, joins the conversation to explore what change does to engagement and why motivation often drops in uncertainty. She shares how identity shifts, low energy, and lack of clarity can quietly disconnect people from their work, and what leaders can do to re-engage and motivate others in the middle of it. It's a practical look at how clarity, connection, and intentional leadership behaviors create strong engagement, even when the future feels uncertain.

Chad Gordon sits down with Ann Rollins, Dr. Jay Campbell, and Britney Cole to unpack the shifts redefining HR and L&D in 2026. They cut through the noise to right to what's real, what's hype, and what leaders should do now to build capability, engagement, and performance in a year where expectations keep rising and resources don't.

To dive deeper into this year's trends, visit: https://resources.blanchard.com/ebooks/2026-hr-l-d-trends-report

Hear Dr. Tasha Eurich explain that resilience isn't an unlimited resource and describe what it takes to thrive through adversity as presented in her new book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And Why Resilience Alone Isn't Enough).

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